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Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,695

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $15,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,691

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $14,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelRLMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $44,098 $25,511 $27,437
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Satellite radio   350 350
Floor mats   160 160
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Satellite radio   304 304
Floor mats   121 121
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Options (change) 0 5,790 3,090
Options (change) 0 4,990 2,649
Destination 895 605 605
Total Price $49,095 $34,295 $33,695
Total Invoice $44,993 $31,106 $30,691

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,475
Model Year201220062006
ModelRLMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$49,095$34,295$33,695
Adjustments for Features-3,085-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,010$34,095$33,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$44,993$31,106$30,691
Adjustments for Features-2,827-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,166$30,925$30,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220062006
ModelRLMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,850$1,965$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,827-1810

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
ModelRLMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.2 in
Length195.8 in193.5 in
Width72.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested47561%
Total Not Requested30039%

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